Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Medford, OR
Listed compensation
$91k-$157k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $91,000 – $157,000 per year
Make a difference where recovery begins. A full-service medical center in Medford, OR is hiring a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist for a day schedule. You will help hospitalized patients get moving, get stronger and get home, working with a team that values whole-person, patient-focused care. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.
What You'll Do
Evaluate and treat inpatients with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, post-surgical and medical conditions
- Build individualized plans of care that account for each patient's age, physical and functional needs
- Deliver mobility training, therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, and safe discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and the rehab team to maximize patient independence
- Document evaluations, progress and outcomes accurately and on time
- Educate patients and families to support a safe transition home
What You Bring
- Bachelor's, master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program
- Oregon Physical Therapist license by your start date (and licensure in any state where you provide care)
- Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
- Acute care or hospital experience preferred; new grads and early-career therapists are encouraged to apply
- Additional specialized training may be required for specific department needs
Ideal Candidate
- You are a compassionate, energetic PT who enjoys the pace and variety of hospital care and wants to grow your skills in acute care alongside an experienced, supportive team.
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible hires
- Day schedule for better work-life balance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match and discretionary contributions
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a medical plan assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement and education programs
- Counseling and well-being resources
- Free, convenient parking
- Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
- Life in the Rogue Valley: mountains, rivers, wine country and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and treat hospitalized patients with various medical conditions to build individualized care plans. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to provide mobility training and ensure safe discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess an Oregon Physical Therapist license by the start date. Current AHA BLS certification is required, and acute care experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (317 salary observations; 700 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $91k–$157k | Physical Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$118k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Oregon vs national | $97k median in Oregon | $94k nationally (+4%)317 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Oregon | 304 active | 21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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